Hoppers

Coming from the Sethi siblings, best known for Gymkhana but also behind Bao, Lyle's and more, this is inspired by roadside shacks (boutiques) of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. These shacks focus on hoppers and dosas which is with Hoppers. It's a popular no-reservations spot, so be prepared for a wait at peak times - but it's worth it and very affordable too.

Critic reviews - total score 8.5 out of 10

Lisa Markwell Independent

Reviewed on January 31, 2016

"Hoppers is not London's, or the UK's, only Sri Lankan restaurant, of course. But with that pedigree and that quality of cooking, it might single-handedly push up the numbers booking flights to Colombo." READ REVIEW

Tania Ballantine Time Out

Reviewed on November 17, 2015

"And it is an absolute joy. As you might expect from a no-bookings joint in Soho, it’s small but stylish, effortlessly mixing old and new." READ REVIEW

Tom Parker Bowles Mail on Sunday

Reviewed on December 10, 2015

"It is, in short, one hell of a restaurant. And yet another glittering jewel in Soho’s glorious culinary crown." READ REVIEW

Fay Maschler Evening Standard

Reviewed by November 13, 2015

"Hoppers is not exactly something new under the sun — Sri Lankan food is available elsewhere in this town — but nowhere else is it done so seductively." READ REVIEW

"Please, come here with friends. Try everything. You might not meet a restaurant this good again. For the record, I kept the menu. I’m going to take it home, hang it beside my bed and kiss it before I go to sleep at night." READ REVIEW